Fuller heading to Spring Arbor

Lauren Fuller will be continuing her career on the golf course next year at the collegiate level.

Earlier this month, the Ionia senior signed her national letter of intent to play for the women's golf team at Spring Arbor University, which is located about nine miles southwest of Jackson.

Fuller said after visiting the campus earlier this year, she was sure the school was a perfect fit for her.

"I liked the size of the campus and I want to go into communications," she said. "They have a very good program there."

Ionia coach Doug Tackman said Fuller went out on her own to find a golf coach who would be interested in having her on their team.

He was contacted by Cougar coach Anil Joseph and they talked about her game.

Tackman also said Fuller has a solid work ethic that has helped her become the golfer and student she is today.

"Out of all the golfers I've had, I don't think one has ever worked as hard as she has," he said. "She had personal goals set at the start of the season and really went after them."

Along with earning a spot on the Spring Arbor roster, Fuller was also named Ionia girls golf team MVP and earned All-Capital Area Activities Conference Red honors this past season. She is a scholar-athlete award winner as well.

During her time at Ionia High School, Fuller has played on the Bulldog softball, basketball, soccer and bowling teams. She is a member of the debate and forensics clubs, as well as Students Against Destructive Decisions and Blue Crew.

Fuller said now that she knows where she will continue her education and what her major is, she is looking forward to starting the next chapter of her life this fall.

"I am really excited about getting started and attending college next year," she said.